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Town Talk - Seniors Inclusion Initiatives

Economic Development Corporation of Wawa Project & Events Program Coordinator Michael Reid discusses a grant and related initiatives to improve inclusion and accessibility for seniors in the community.

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Ontario Taking Action to Combat Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls

New strategy responding to National Inquiry provides holistic supports across government

May 27, 2021

The Ontario government is taking further action to address the disproportionate rate of violence against Indigenous women and girls. The province has released a strategy developed in collaboration with Indigenous partners that reinforces Ontario’s commitment to act on the Calls for Justice in the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The plan...

Ontario Providing Training for Tourism Jobs

Province’s investment will help people find good jobs in Northern Ontario

May 27, 2021

The Ontario government is investing $1.25 million through Destination Northern Ontario to provide 300 people with free training to work in Northern Ontario’s tourism industry. The project will benefit people who have lost their jobs because of COVID-19 and benefit businesses and employers by ensuring they have the resources they need to attract and retain workers.

Details were provided today by Monte McNaughton,...

Ontario Improving Access to Mental Health and Addiction Services in Sault Ste. Marie

Province Supporting Relocation of Key Services to a Modern, Community-Based Facility

May 27, 2021

The Ontario government is supporting the relocation of the Residential Withdrawal Management program from its current location within Sault Area Hospital to a modern, dedicated site that better meets the needs of individuals and families in Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding region.

“Our government continues to deliver on its commitment to build a comprehensive and connected mental health and addictions...

Ontario Keeping Seniors in Long-Term Care Homes Cool this Summer

Investment will help ensure residents, staff and caregivers are safe and comfortable.

May 27, 2021

Residents in long-term care homes across the province will be able to keep cool this summer due to improved regulations and investments in air conditioning by the Government of Ontario.

On April 1, the Government of Ontario updated regulations under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007, which require designated cooling areas of all homes be served by air conditioning and be maintained at...